Carolina Panthers rookie quarterback Bryce Young just got his first shot on the professional prime-time stage. But unfortunately, the showing didn’t result in a win nor an impressive outing for the 2023 No. 1 overall pick.
So, here’s the byproduct—courtesy of our friends over at Twitter (or is it X?)—of putting up a stinker in the spotlight:
Watching Bryce Young is fun, it's like seeing a bunch of large men chase after a nimble little chicken
— Dave Rappoccio (@DrawPlayDave) September 18, 2023
It's really interesting that so far Richardson and Stroud have looked significantly more comfortable than Bryce Young who wore the "safe" label most the draft cycle.
— Destin Adams (@TheDestinAdams) September 19, 2023
Bryce Young parents watching him play against the Saints defense pic.twitter.com/UXIDRqweKQ
— Josiah Johnson (@KingJosiah54) September 19, 2023
Bryce Young has very little run game, very little protection and no receiver who can consistently separate – unless you argue Thielen. Against that veteran, crafty, physical Saints D … well, the kid's in for a long night. BUT HE'S GOING TO BE GOOD.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) September 19, 2023
Panthers fans booing Bryce? This is what y’all get for the way you treated our last franchise QB
— Primetime Carolina (@primetimecar) September 19, 2023
Saying this as a HUGE Bryce Young fan, but I wish he had better body language in the second half of this game and the last game
Someone pick him up (not literally)
— Edgar Salmingo, Jr. ✌️ (@PanthersAnalyst) September 19, 2023
Andy Dalton coming in for Bryce Young on 3rd and 1s gives me flashbacks of Cam Newton being pulled for Hail Mary situations
— Josh Norris (@JoshNorris) September 19, 2023
Bryce Young doesn't line up behind the center so his RB has to push him into place. 😬#Panthers #KeepPounding #Saints pic.twitter.com/sxhNM8I2O7
— Dr. Jamie Jakes (@jamjks) September 19, 2023
**Bryce Young drops back to throw**
Chark, Thielen, Mingo and TMJ:
— The 4 Man Rush (@4ourmanrush) September 19, 2023
I take no pleasure in saying this, but Bryce Young has looked completely overwhelmed way too often tonight. Never envisioned this from him.
— Stephen Holder (@HolderStephen) September 19, 2023
Well that's a really nice 3 play sequence for Bryce. Having a rough night (as @danorlovsky7 pointed out, no one is open) but you saw the traits there–anticipation, accuracy, and then playmaking in a tight space.
— Mina Kimes (@minakimes) September 19, 2023
Bryce Young is going to be so good once he gets a little more experience and some weapons pic.twitter.com/yXR8LHzbzp
— Nick Perkins (@NPerkins96) September 19, 2023
I can’t front. I expected Bryce to look better than this early.
— Carolina Blitz (@KeepBlitzin) September 19, 2023
The Panthers had to trade away DJ Moore to get Bryce Young, but now Bryce Young really needs a DJ Moore.
Would expect adding a wide receiver to be a top priority for Carolina this offseason…even without a RD1 pick due to the trade.
And yes, I do like JMingo as a future…
— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) September 19, 2023
Bryce Young isn’t a bust and he will be fine. He needs legit weapons. Get this man some guys that can get open. He’s a passer that’s his bread and butter. If the WRs don’t separate, he isn’t carrying the offense.
I don’t like this offense either.
— Full-Time Dame 💰 (@DP_NFL) September 19, 2023
